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Acer 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler vs Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A

136specifications compared
38differ
98identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler (3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A has 0.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler (2.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A has 18 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler (35 W vs 17 W). Only the Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A has numeric keypad. Only the Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A has cable lock slot.

Product colour
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:Grey
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:Black
Display diagonal
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:i5-3317U
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:i5-3210M
Processor boost frequency
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:2.6 GHz
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:1.7 GHz
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:2.5 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:17 W
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:35 W
PCI Express slots version
- 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler:2.0
- Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A:3.0

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Comparison of 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler, 771G-53218G1TMakk
167 specifications	A Acer 581TG-53314G52Mass + Gold Traveler View product	B Acer Aspire 771G-53218G1TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black A Model 771G-53218G1TMakk View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i5-3210M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	520 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	20 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	65708
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0N0
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 mm	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	4850 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	366 mm	414.8 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	275 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.46 cm
HeightKnown for one	20.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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